Nieto (undisclosed) will return to the lineup Thursday versus Colorado, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nieto is expected to return to a top-six role following his five-game absence. The 29-year-old winger has collected five goals and 12 points through 54 contests this season.

Nieto (undisclosed) will not join San Jose on its upcoming two-game road trip, Corey Masisak of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nieto isn't expected to have a long-term injury, so he could return as early as Saturday against the Ducks. The 29-year-old winger will end up missing at least three total games with his undisclosed issue.

Nieto (undisclosed) will not play Sunday against Arizona, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nieto may have picked up an injury during Friday's loss to the Avalanche but it's currently unclear what he's dealing with. The 29-year-old has 12 points through 54 games this season. Noah Gregor will suit up in his absence.

Nieto scored a goal and added two hits in Saturday's 5-0 win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Nieto struck at 11:55 of the first period, burying a feed from Nick Bonino after a Kings turnover. The 29-year-old Nieto has been quiet on offense lately with just three points in his last 14 appearances. The defensive-minded winger is up to five goals, 12 points, 52 shots on net, 77 hits and a minus-20 rating through 51 contests overall.

Nieto notched an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Nieto has logged two assists in his last three games. The addition of Ryan Dzingel on waivers from the Maple Leafs makes it even less likely that Nieto moves out of his usual third-line role. Through 43 appearances, the 29-year-old winger has 11 points, 64 hits, 47 shots on net and a minus-18 rating, though Nieto and linemates Nick Bonino and Andrew Cogliano are often used in defensive situations.

Nieto picked up an assist and two hits in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Nieto set up Logan Couture's tally in the second period to get the Sharks on the board. In his last six games, Nieto has a goal and two assists. The 29-year-old has often played in a bottom-six role as more of a defensive forward. He has 10 points, 45 shots on net, 63 hits, 31 blocked shots and a minus-17 rating through 41 appearances overall.

Nieto notched two assists in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

The 29-year-old came into Sunday with only one goal and one helper through 17 games, but he doubled his point total on the year by helping set up tallies by Nick Bonino and Brent Burns. Nieto has never had more than 26 points in a season, and his checking-line role won't afford him many more opportunities to make this kind of scoring impact.

Nieto scored a goal and added two PIM in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Nieto opened the scoring at 7:16 of the first period with his first goal of the season. The 29-year-old has missed time due to COVID-19 protocols and a lower-body injury, which likely accounts for his slow start on offense. He has two points, 12 shots on net, 15 hits and a minus-2 rating through 12 contests. Nieto shouldn't be expected to play above the third line this year.

Nieto (COVID-19) cleared virus-related protocols Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Nieto had been sidelined due to COVID-19 protocols since Oct. 30. The winger, who has played in six games and recorded one assist this season, should be in the lineup Saturday versus Colorado.

Nieto (lower body) entered the league's COVID-19 protocols Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Nieto was already dealing with a lower-body injury, but it'll likely be his progression through virus protocols that determines his short-term availability. He'll have to undergo further testing to confirm the positive test result that was returned Saturday.